What's the difference in price between the two? If close, the Fisher is much better specd, I own both brands and they make great bikes, ride them both and go from there. Either way you'll end up with a sweet ride.

What's the difference in price between the two? If close, the Fisher is much better specd, I own both brands and they make great bikes, ride them both and go from there. Either way you'll end up with a sweet ride.

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Same exact price, I believe.
I too have owned both brands.
I have tried them both and still cannot decide.....

If they both feel good to you, I'd pull the trigger on the Fisher, that's a pretty good jump on the fork, brakes and drivetrain over the Specialized. Both have lifetime frame warranties and I know the Fishers climb like a goat. Have fun making your decision, either one is sure to bring smiles to your face.

If they both feel good to you, I'd pull the trigger on the Fisher, that's a pretty good jump on the fork, brakes and drivetrain over the Specialized. Both have lifetime frame warranties and I know the Fishers climb like a goat. Have fun making your decision, either one is sure to bring smiles to your face.

Are they the same year bike? 2008 or 2009? MSRP for the Spec is $770 I believe and the Fisher is $1079 so there is a $300 difference MSRP wise. If you can get them at the same price, definatly the Fisher.

Even if you can't get them at the same price, the GF Marlin Disc (MSRP $799) is more competitively spec'd but still excells over the Rockhopper. Note: the Dart 2 "with optional lockout" is the Dart 3. Also, you have full 9sp on the Marlin, where Rockhopper shaves a few bucks and downgrades the drivetrain to 8sp at the same pricepoint.